New website launched by Headway UK to ease the burden for families dealing with sudden brain injury

We're delighted to share the link to a very special, innovative website, launched by Headway UK, called "I'm Calling About Chris".

The link to this is:
https://www.callingabout.org.uk/about/ and is designed to help people keep family and friends regularly updated on the condition of a loved one following a brain injury.

The nature of brain injury means that loved ones are spending many exhausting hours at a hospital bedside while simultaneously trying to update those who care on news and progress. This can be a highly draining experience, both physically and emotionally.

The website is very simple to use, enabling families to create an account for free, dedicated to their loved ones. Families can choose whether to make this private or accessible to all, and can choose whether to update with photos, videos, or simple texts.

The site can be reached, and a page created, from a tablet or Smartphone, and friends/family members can post their support in response.

Luke Griggs, Director of Communications at Headway UK, says:

"At Headway, we understand how difficult it can be to sit by the bedside of a loved one who is in critical care following a sudden acquired brain injury. For many families, the relief that their loved one has survived can quickly be replaced by uncertainty and fear about what the future may hold. Any remaining strength can then be sapped by making or receiving dozens of calls each evening from worried family and friends, each understandably eager for updates."

An INCREDIBLE London Marathon 2019!

Team HEN were nothing short of phenomenal in this year's Virgin London Marathon!

Each and every runner did an amazing job for us, battling on through shin splints, aches, pains and even lost toenails (OW!) to finish those 26.2 miles for us. We were bowled over by the efforts everyone went to, not only with the intensity of the physical training, but also their creative and imaginative ideas for fundraising, all on top of juggling work and family commitments. Each of them needs a superhero cape!

So far we have raised over £45,000 and we're still counting! It's just amazing, and we will be able to continue enriching and supporting the lives of those managing ABI with this superb amount of money raised.

We will shortly be posting some great photos from this special event so watch this space! If you're interested in running for us next year - get in touch!

Hats for Headway, Friday 24th May!

Next Friday 24th May is the national 'Hats for Headway' fundraising day, so if you are interested in helping raise a few pennies for our centre and spread awareness of our charity, why not encourage your friends and family to take part?!

Go as wild and wacky as you like - you could even design your own head gear, a la Philip Treacy!

If you take part - make sure you send us some photos!

Thank you so much!

'Life After Brain Injury' conference, 20th June 2019

This conference, arranged by ABIF Northants, will be held at Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering and will cover working/driving after brain injury, social benefits, and bringing young people together

Guest speakers will include experienced professionals and survivors who will share their personal journeys.